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Cuban Beef Shredded

Cuban Beef Shredded

Discover the rich flavors of Cuban Beef Shredded, a slow-cooked dish with tender beef and vibrant spices. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.4 kg beef flank, shoulder, or brisket
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 500 ml beef broth
  • 410 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 cup green olives, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Two forks for shredding
  • None

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onions and bell peppers; cook for 7–10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, allspice, and cloves; cook for 1 minute before adding beef broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and bay leaves. Return the beef to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the beef with two forks, return it to the pot, and stir in olives and capers. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then add vinegar and season with salt, pepper, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish improves in flavor with time; it's a great make-ahead meal.
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